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Assistant Headteacher (Leader of Learning Mathematics & Numeracy) at a Secondary School in West Sussex, England. The resources I have created have all been used personally in my lessons and amended according to their success in my lessons. I hope others find them useful.

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Assistant Headteacher (Leader of Learning Mathematics & Numeracy) at a Secondary School in West Sussex, England. The resources I have created have all been used personally in my lessons and amended according to their success in my lessons. I hope others find them useful.
Properties of Quadrilaterals Plenary
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Properties of Quadrilaterals Plenary

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This is a plenary activity I do when teaching Properties of Quadrilaterals. I use my ABCD Fans (see my free resources) for this, but mini whiteboards would work just as well. 10 questions to test students knowledge on the properties of quadrilaterals.
(Seasonal) Logic Problems
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(Seasonal) Logic Problems

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2 Logic Problem puzzles themed around Christmas and Easter. Word and Excel documents included so you can create your own Logic Problems as well as using the ones included here. All answers included too (in the Excel files)
Area & Perimeter Differentiated Task Board
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Area & Perimeter Differentiated Task Board

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This is a 'Connect Thoughts' board. The task is played like the 'Connect 4' game where the class choose any 4 tasks to complete in a row. The rows of questions are leveled and is a great way to differentiate, I have found.
Highest Common Factor - scaffolded worksheet
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Highest Common Factor - scaffolded worksheet

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A worksheet (pdf) and editable ppt file on finding the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of 2 numbers. There are 7 questions in total across 3 pages. There are boxes for students to write in the factors of each number before selecting the highest common factor. Some factors are pre-populated for students to guide them along the way. Fewer factors are given as the questions progress. Best printed as a booklet so students can fold and stick in their exercise books. Aimed at lower-ability sets. Could be used as a homework/cover worksheet too.
Negative Numbers using Golf
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Negative Numbers using Golf

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I did a lesson on negative numbers using Golf. I gave the class an actual Golf score card that I had filled in from the local Golf Club and then got them to work out the scores for the Golfers. This gets the class using negative numbers both adding and subtracting them to work out the golfer's scores. I give the class a blank scorecard to stick in their books and they copy the details of the actual golf scorecard I give them on to this. The powerpoint explains to the class what a 'birdie' 'bogey' etc are and how to calculate the scores.
Solving Algebraic Fractions
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Solving Algebraic Fractions

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This is a ppt of lessons for solving algebraic fractions. Starter involves solving linear equations that involve fractions (and brackets), answers included. Solving algebraic fractions by 'cross-multiplying' examples are then given for you to go through with your students before they attempt some questions, all answers included. Another quick starter on adding/subtracting fractions. Then, examples to solve algebraic fractions that deduce a quadratic equation to be solved. Use of a common denominator and then recapping of the methods to solve quadratic equations is necessary and can come out in the teacher's examples included. Questions then given for students to attempt, all answers given. Finally, a 'Finish Him' style plenary task for students to attempt after the teacher has started it off for them. All slides have 'tabs' to refer back to LOs and key words throughout the lesson - can be copied and pasted to any slide/ppt.
Guess Which (Quadrilateral)
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Guess Which (Quadrilateral)

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An engaging game looking at the properties of quadrilaterals. The game is based on the popular board game 'Guess Who'. Students pick a playing card from the deck and then, in turn, ask each other questions to try and guess which quadrilateral their partner has. As the game progresses students eliminate (cross off) the quadrilaterals from their board, based on their partner's answers to their questions. The game is won when one student guesses, correctly, their partner's quadrilateral. Playing board and (back-to-back) playing cards included as well as full instructions and suggestions as to how best use the resource.
'Deal or No Deal' Revision Resources
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'Deal or No Deal' Revision Resources

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Run your very own game of ‘Deal or No Deal’ with this complete set of resources. Included are: a IWB (notebook) file that includes the main game board with amounts to swipe away, just like on the TV show, and your very own Banker’s phone call sound effect. Also, there is a random box generator, questions template and a specific circle theorems game board. I have also included some useful notes for teachers, which includes a link to my blog post providing further information on how to run the game. Your students will love this...you just need to get some boxes (ask your Art/DT department)!
Circle Theorems Lesson - Dissection
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Circle Theorems Lesson - Dissection

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This is a lesson I teach on Circle Theorems. The main resource is the notebook file which contains details on the starter task (see below), all circle theorems explained and detailed for students to copy on A3 paper (this is how I usually get them to do it), then 10 multiple choice questions to answer using my ABCD Fans (see my free resources)[can also use mini whiteboards]. The starter task, separate wsheet for students, involves them picking out parts of the diagram shown to identify angle facts already known - angles in a triangle, quadrilateral etc. This is then on the notebook file which is interactive and layered, allowing you to pull out certain features to explain to students.
GCSE Trigonometry Revision Sheet
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GCSE Trigonometry Revision Sheet

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I created this GCSE Trigonometry Revision sheet for my Y11 students. I printed the pdf document on A3 paper and got students to complete the questions on the sheet, adding in their own notes/mnemonics to help them remember when to use each rule/formula. The students really enjoyed doing this activity in class as part of their revision for their examinations and then took their A3 sheets home to use as part of their ongoing revision. Once the sheet was filled in, and checked/marked we used them to answer questions from text books/past exam papers. One of my students' completed sheets is attached too.
Expanding Brackets and Simplifying Expressions
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Expanding Brackets and Simplifying Expressions

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A notebook (and converted PowerPoint) file on Expanding Brackets and Simplifying Expressions. This is a whole lesson's worth of content, possibly two lessons. Includes a starter to expand single brackets and collect together 'like terms' in simple expressions. Examples for you to go through with your class before giving students questions to attempt. There are then 4 different plenary activities to use with your class: a matching activity, a 'spot the mistake' activity, a 'noughts and crosses' activity and finally a 'Finish Him' question! I originally created this resource in SMART notebook but have converted it into a ppt for more to use/benefit from - I've added some animations to make it as usable.
Algebraic Proof Lesson
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Algebraic Proof Lesson

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This notebook contains a whole lesson/number of lessons on using algebra to prove statements such as the sum of three consecutive numbers being a multiple of 6. Starter activity includes writing expressions for certain numbers as well as expanding and simplifying brackets. Lots of examples and investigative tasks for students to attempt. Questions to give to your students and plenary activities to review their learning.
Takeaway Homework Menu - Mathematics
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Takeaway Homework Menu - Mathematics

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This is my 'takeaway homework' menu I give to my students. The pdf contains a ready to print version of the menu to give straight to students. The idea is that they choose any task to complete for their homework from the menu. I set these homeworks over a half term and students have to earn a set amount of 'chillies' in these weeks. On the ppt file I have an editable version of the menu for you to change my name etc to suit your students - this can then be printed as above. I also have many examples of work from my students to use for inspiration as to what can be created. There are also some display logos and ideas from my current display board in the word doc. See my blogs below for more details! http://goo.gl/hSj1ER http://goo.gl/s6YAln I love this approach to homework and so do my students.
Colour Me Mathematics Sheets (2)
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Colour Me Mathematics Sheets (2)

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This bundle includes: Equivalent Fractions, Fractions of Amounts & Percentages of Amounts. An engaging activity for students to consolidate their learning. Students answer the questions on the sheet and then, once they have the answer, colour in the corresponding section of the large grid to create a pattern. All details are fully explained in the resource itself, with lots of additional ideas as to how to get the best out of the resource, including: extension activities, challenge questions and suggested variations on the activity. All answers included
Forming and Solving Linear Equations
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Forming and Solving Linear Equations

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This is a complete set of lessons on forming and solving linear equations. SMART notebook file for use with the IWB. Starter involves solving linear equations, with all answers included. Forming equations from 'wordy' type questions Forming equations from geometric scenarios - those that involve areas/perimeters of shapes Forming equations from geometric scenarios - those that involve angles within shapes, on straight lines, around a point, etc - a recap on basic angle rules is included too. Lots of examples to go through with your students as well as questions to pose to them. Includes 'Finish Him' type plenary questions and LOs.
A Seasonal Snowman Investigation (Listing Outcomes)
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A Seasonal Snowman Investigation (Listing Outcomes)

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A seasonal/end of term investigation that looks at listing (systematically) all possible outcomes of successive events. All resources needed are including the ppt file & blank snowman templates to use for display work. Extension tasks and all answers are provided. There are two different approaches to the same task included in the resource too so you can choose what best fits your students. Complete with plenary activity, seasonal music and animations.
Takeaway Homework Menu - Mathematics
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Takeaway Homework Menu - Mathematics

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This is my 'takeaway homework' menu I give to my students. The pdf contains a ready to print version of the menu to give straight to students. The idea is that they choose any task to complete for their homework from the menu. I set these homeworks over a half term and students have to earn a set amount of 'chillies' in these weeks. On the ppt file I have an editable version of the menu for you to change my name etc to suit your students - this can then be printed as above. I also have many examples of work from my students to use for inspiration as to what can be created. There are also some display logos and ideas from my current display board in the word doc. See my blogs below for more details! http://goo.gl/hSj1ER http://goo.gl/s6YAln I love this approach to homework and so do my students.
Plotting and Identifying Coordinates (Iron Man, Minion, Heart, Dragon & Bat Logo)
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Plotting and Identifying Coordinates (Iron Man, Minion, Heart, Dragon & Bat Logo)

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A set of 5 different pixelated images to create by joining coordinates. These resources are very popular on the TES and I decided to make my own for my students as I enjoy doing them just as much as they do. Included are: a heart, a ‘minion’ (from the ‘Despicable Me’ films), the ‘bat logo’, a Dragon (for St. George's Day) and ‘Iron Man’. All images include both a 1st quadrant only and all 4 quadrants set of coordinates so you can differentiate for your students’ abilities. All answers included
Mathematical Team Battles
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Mathematical Team Battles

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10 different Mathematical ‘battles’ for your class to play in teams via the IWB. Students (in teams), on mini whiteboards, answer the questions on the grid shown. In turns, teams suggest the correct answer to the question(s) and the teacher then changes the colour of that question/answer to that team’s colour (green or blue). The team with the majority of the grid wins. Tiebreaker questions are included. All answers are also included in the resource as well as the teacher instructions on how the animations/controls work and possible variations on how to use the resource.
Mathematical Pictionary
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Mathematical Pictionary

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A mathematics version of Pictionary. To create the game cards just print off the slides (4 on a page) and then double side them.